Yes, as crazy as it might seem to say, I am in fact still in existence on the face of the earth. Other things have simply been the focus of my attention so far this summer and, as upsetting as it may be, likely will continue to.
If I had it my way I'd at least like a little more time and energy for art, but it doesn't look like that will be the case. When I realized this I was quite distraught. I had made a promise to myself that this summer would be one where I worked on my painting and drawing skills for next year and the inevitable application to schools after that. It was a kind of promise that had to be kept if I was to live with myself